Color spec
| Brand | Glidden |
| Name | Exquisite Blue Grey |
| SKU | 50BB 33/164 |
| Hex | #8F99B9 |
| RGB | 143, 153, 185 |
| HSL | 226°, 23%, 64% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | cool blue tone |
| Family | Blue |
About Glidden Exquisite Blue Grey
Exquisite Blue Grey sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Exquisite Blue Grey is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches by brand
11 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Glidden colors
closest in the Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Exquisite Blue Grey within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8F99B9 in HSL space. Pair Exquisite Blue Grey with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Glidden Exquisite Blue Grey Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Exquisite Blue Grey from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Glidden 50BB 33/164 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Dahlia (SW 6816) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dahlia swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Behr, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Periwinkle Blossom (PMD-13) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Periwinkle Blossom swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Persian Violet (1419) — very close at ΔE 2.25, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
Valspar's nearest match is House of Owen (8003-47D), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.17). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Exquisite Blue Grey without repainting risk. See the full House of Owen swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Exquisite Blue Grey. The nearest is Fresh Lavender (PPG1170-5) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Fresh Lavender swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Purplelicious (241-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purplelicious swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Purple Peonies (HGSW 1403) — very close at ΔE 3.25, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Purple Peonies swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Exquisite Blue Grey
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Exquisite Blue Grey is Charcoal Dust (DE5927) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →